Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Taylor-richardton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor-richardton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor-richardton Elementary School's student population of 139 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Taylor-richardton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor-richardton Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor-richardton Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor-richardton Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Taylor-richardton Elementary School?
139 students attend Taylor-richardton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Taylor-richardton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor-richardton Elementary School?
Taylor-richardton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Taylor-richardton Elementary School offer ?
Taylor-richardton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor-richardton Elementary School part of?
Taylor-richardton Elementary School is part of Richardton-Taylor 34 School District.
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